Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce

Name: Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into fries; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree); 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced

Oven-roasted sweet potato fries seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, served alongside a bright aji amarillo dipping sauce that is tangy, mildly spicy, and entirely plant-based.

50 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

PeruvianSideOvenVeganHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into fries
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree)
1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2

Toss 2 lbs peeled, cut into fries sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
3

Spread the fries in a single layer across both baking sheets, making sure pieces do not touch. Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15 minutes until edges are crispy and lightly caramelized.
4

While the fries bake, whisk together 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree), 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise, 2 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove to make the dipping sauce.
5

Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately alongside the dipping sauce.

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What is Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce?

Oven-roasted sweet potato fries seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, served alongside a bright aji amarillo dipping sauce that is tangy, mildly spicy, and entirely plant-based. This reference files it under Peruvian side: made in the oven, rated easy and about 50 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce?

As written, 50 minutes: 15 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (20 minutes): "Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15 minutes until edges are crispy and lightly caramelized."

What oven temperature does Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce need?

For Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 3.

How do I know when Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until evenly coated. Step 3: cook until edges are crispy and lightly caramelized.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce?

The entry for Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or jarred banana pepper puree). In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

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